Blackwing
With roots stretching back to the 1930s, the Blackwing 602 was the go-to pencil of artists, writers and designers for more than 60 years. After Blackwing loyalists had scoured the earth to find the last of their favourite pencils, Palomino reintroduced the 602 in 2010, bringing the legend back to life for a whole new generation. Now, each quarter, Blackwing pays tribute to its rich heritage in music, art, literature and design with limited edition pencils that celebrate everything from the warmth of vinyl records and the Bauhaus movement, to inspiring journalism and even the Mars Rover.
The Blackwing difference
Premium Japanese graphite crafted with clay for strength and wax for smoothness meets genuine Incense-cedar wood from California and Oregon that sharpens evenly and easily, shaped in a semi-hex shape that's easy to grip, making a Blackwing exceptional amongst its kind.
Volumes limited editions
Each quarter, Blackwing comes out with a new limited edition pencil celebrating the people, places and events that have defined our creative culture. Paying tribute to everything from John Steinbeck’s writing ritual to Ada Lovelace’s contribution to computer science, the Volumes releases add a distinctive flair to Blackwing's already-iconic pencil.
The pencil loved by those who know
You can judge this pencil by the company it keeps. Legends like The Grapes Of Wrath author John Steinbeck, composer Leonard Bernstein, music legend Quincy Jones, theatre icon Stephen Sondheim and Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones were just some of the stars who swore by this humble pencil, with Disney animator Shamus Culhane even requesting to be buried with his beloved Blackwing 602.